hi everyone,

 

i own a 2003 singapore peanut eye ts. i'm from the caribbean (Trinidad) and currently is pretty hot. but on mornings and whenever my engine is cold, i have to crank atleast two to three times for the engine to start. and at times the engine tumbles for atleast 6 seconds before starting. now this only happens when the engine is cold. after it starts it runs fine.

have noticed as well the idling sometimes goes up and down.

 

i have a new battery and plug wires.

 

was doing some research and could it be:

coolant sensor, plugs?? i have no idea

 

thanks

 

kevin :-\

anyone --------->

Starting issues when cold can be the ECTS. I have also heard that stretched timing belts can cause that issue too.

 

Plugs (NGK) and wires (Subaru or NGK) could contribute if they haven't been replaced in a while.

Hi kevin. I'd start with some general maintenance if it hasn't been done recently--air & fuel filters, new PCV valve, check vacuum lines for leaks, clean the IACV (idle air control valve). Are you getting a CEL?

 

Did you use Subaru OEM plug wires (you really need to if you didn't)? I'd replace the plugs too--they're relatively cheap.

 

I kinda' doubt that it's the ECTS (engine coolant temp sesor) since you say the car runs fine after it starts. Are you getting a CEL?

 

Good luck.

I would say its an engine coolant temp sensor, but what in heck is a 2003 singapore peanut eye ts ?

I have no idea what that is either. Since it's usmb, I'd hope it's some form of Subaru,lol. But I would lean towards the coolant temp sensor also, judging by the symptoms.

I googled it. After getting a lot of peanut butter and peanut oil recipies, Ebay came through

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Subaru-04-06-Impreza-GD-D-STI-WRX-Peanut-Eye-Hood-Scoop-/300420030266

 

 

Its an Imp.

I googled it. After getting a lot of peanut butter and peanut oil recipies, Ebay came through

 

Haha, good call, still leaning towards cts

thanks for the suggestions, the car has new plugs and wires. going by the mechanic tom so hopefully i'll sort it out then. will give you all an update.

 

btw, can dirty injectors or throttle body cause it?